Why PCOS Makes Fat Loss More Difficult Than It Should Be

If you’ve been feeling like your body is stuck in fat loss limbo — tired, bloated, and not responding the way it should. It’s not in your head, Beautiful Peach 🍑. PCOS adds a hormonal and metabolic layer that makes traditional diets straight-up unhelpful.

Insulin resistance, inflammation, and a variety of imbalances all mess with how your body stores fat, processes carbs, and responds to food. The result? A metabolism that’s operating at half-speed — like driving with the emergency brake on.

The Most Common PCOS Mistakes (That Wreck Your Metabolism)

So many women with PCOS fall into the same traps. And it’s not your fault, it’s diet culture’s.

• Eating way too little.
  Cutting calories feels like the answer… but it actually slows metabolism further and worsens insulin resistance.
• Going low-carb or keto.
  Carbs aren’t the enemy. With PCOS, balance > restriction. You need the right carbs, in the right portions, paired with protein.
• Overtraining.
  Intense cardio every day might feel productive, but it raises cortisol and puts more stress on an already stressed system.
• Following influencer advice.
  What works for someone without PCOS doesn’t mean it’ll work for you. You deserve a personalized approach.

What to Do Instead (If You Want Sustainable Fat Loss With PCOS)

Reverse diet strategically.
Most women with PCOS are unknowingly under-eating. Before your body can lose fat, it needs to trust it’s getting enough fuel. Slowly increasing your intake with a reverse diet helps restore hormone balance and metabolism health.

Balance your macros (don’t just cut calories).
“Macros” is the shortened term for “macronutrients”, which is simply the category for the protein, carbs, and fat that make up all food. When you have the proper macro balance, it helps stabilize blood sugar and support lean muscle. Carbs + protein = energy, strength, and mood stability.

Lift weights with intention.
Strength training 3–4x per week boosts insulin sensitivity and helps build lean muscle, which increases your metabolism’s burn at rest. (Less cardio, more strength = more results.)

Heal your mindset.
Food isn’t the enemy. You don’t have to “earn” carbs. It’s not about restriction anymore, it’s about knowledge, fuel, and freedom.

You Are Not Broken. Your Metabolism Just Needs a Reset!

If you’ve ever felt like no matter what you do, you can’t lose weight… chances are your metabolism has downshifted from years of dieting. You, my Beautiful Peach, need a reverse diet!

Whether you’re tracking macros and seeing no change or you’ve been in a deficit for months (or years 😬), it’s time to shift gears. That’s where healing begins.

Real Results Happen When You Work With, Not Against, Your Body

Inside my coaching program, I guide women step-by-step through reverse dieting, macro balancing, and adjusting over time — so you don’t just lose weight, but actually keep it off while eating your favorite foods!

Click here to listen to the full episode: PCOS and Fat Loss: How to Heal Your Metabolism for Sustainable Results